Consultations were held far and wide regarding the name change and the new name was chosen by parents who say they are appreciative of the provincial department's willingness to transform society and make the school a centre for the community.

Despite some problems experienced by parents on the first day of the online application system, Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said the process aimed to change the landscape of education in the country.

Several families of pupils who were affected by the Driehoek walkway collapse have slapped the Education Department with lawsuits, seeking compensation for the trauma and medical bills among other things.